Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Grêmio by 1Alright, let's get down to business - Grêmio versus Santos. Now, starting with the leather-handed gods guarding the nets, Santos is counting on Gabriel Brazão between the sticks, who's been having a pretty decent run, with a 6.96 rating and 13 saves. Grêmio, playing it safe, have entrusted Tiago Volpi, standing strong with a 6.68 rating and 14 saves to his name.
There's no shortage of talent on the field. For Santos, Guilherme, with a 7.48 rating and Gonzalo Escobar, firing passes with impressive 85.7% accuracy are definitely important players on the board. Álvaro Barreal, clocking in a 7.17 rating and scoring one past the keeper is a force to be reckoned with.
As for Grêmio, seems like the spotlight's on Igor Serrote, who boasts a 7.25 rating and Marlon, with a 7.20 rating. One cannot ignore Martin Braithwaite though, who's managed to put one in the back of the net this season keeping the defenders on edge.
Now, let's take a stroll down memory lane. From their past shenanigans: Santos edged Grêmio 2-1 back in August '23. April of the same year, Grêmio took the win 1-0 and prior to that, in June '21 it was an evenly fought match ending in a 2-2 draw. Ah, the nostalgia.
Given the rollercoaster Santos' season has been - 1 win, 1 draw, 4 losses, coupled with their recent performances, their form is like my college love life - tragically inconsistent. On the other side though, Grêmio's season hasn't been a walk in the park either with 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses, and their recent performances are no better. So, it seems we might be in for a match as unpredictable as me in front of a buffet.
Taking it all into account, and if there's any semblance of order in the universe:
Albert’s Prediction: Grêmio by 1